Changing the Exposure Steps
Set Exposure Steps in [1. EV Steps] in the [ACustom Setting 1] menu (p.78) to increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV.
1. EV Steps
1/2 EV Steps
1/3 EV Steps
Exposure setting steps are set to 1/2 EV
Recording the Exposure Before Shooting (AE Lock)
AE Lock is a function that memorizes the exposure prior to taking a picture. Use this when the subject is too small or backlit and a proper exposure setting cannot be obtained.
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4 Shooting
1 Select [AE Lock] in [9. AF
Button function] in the
[ACustom Setting 2] menu.
9. AF Button function
Enable AF1
Enable AF2
Cancel AF
AE Lock
AF button is assigned to AE Lock function
Functions
2 Press the =button.
The camera memorizes the exposure (brightness) at that instant.
@is displayed in the status screen and viewfinder while the AE lock is engaged.
Press it again to unlock.